When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
Discusses mountain gorillas in the rain forests of the Virunga Mountains of central Africa, an endangered species due to poachers, farmers, and collectors.
Offers a brief overview of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of gorillas and explains how humans are threatening the world's gorilla population.
Gorillas are the largest primates in the world and live in family groups called troops. This bilingual caption book explains the composition of a typical troop and gives a peek into the lives of these captivating primates.
